2026 ERO Enterprise CMEP Implementation Plan _New

NERC released the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) Enterprise Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP) Implementation Plan (IP).

As part of the ongoing evaluation of reliability risks and alignment of the CMEP IP with observed system conditions, the ERO Enterprise updated the CMEP IP to place increased focus on communication protocols and the issuance of operating instructions.

2026 Probabilistic Analysis Forum _New

The NERC Probabilistic Assessment Working Group (PAWG) will host the NERC Probabilistic Analysis Forum online and in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 10–12.

The forum will feature presentations, panel sessions, and discussions by industry subject matter experts on probabilistic applications in the electric industry.

In-person registration has closed, but you can still register as a virtual attendee.

View the agenda

Visit the PAWG page on NERC's website

NERC GO-2 and GOP-2 Small Group Advisory Sessions (SGAS)

NERC will host SGAS for Category 2 Generator Owners (GO-2) and Category 2 Generator Operators (GOP-2) with no previous NERC regulatory experience. The SGAS will help them understand their compliance obligations and prepare for implementation.

The event will consist of two parts:

• General Session Live Webinar: March 26, 2–4 p.m. EDT
• SGAS One-on-One Sessions: March 30–April 10

Send SGAS registration requests and questions for the general session to Charlie Cook by February 27. NERC will accept SGAS one-on-one registrations on a first-come, first-served basis.

NERC Incident Review Posted

NERC has published a new incident review examining low wind operating challenges and risks for wind-invested grid operators. This review offers utilities several perspectives to consider.

View the NERC Event Analysis page

NERC Board Accepts MSPPTF Recommendations

At its February meeting, the NERC board of trustees accepted the Modernization of Standards Processes and Procedures Task Force's (MSPPTF)  Recommendations for Transforming the Reliability Standard Development Framework.

The board also approved a resolution directing NERC management, with advisory support from the MSPPTF, to begin implementing the recommendations.

View the MSPPTF webpage